Twilio Features
Basic Communication (6)
Phone Calls
Enables users to place phone calls over the internet.
Video Calls
Enables users to place video calls over the internet.
Instant Messaging
Enables users to send instant messages over the internet.
Screen Sharing
Enables users to share screens over the internet.
Conference Calls
Enables multiple users to make phone or video calls over the internet at once.
Desk-to-Desk Calls
Enables users to contact one anothers through mobile phones and landlines.
Advanced Features (3)
Hold Music
Offers users the option to play music for contacts who are on hold.
Automated Attendants
Offers users the option to set up an automated attendant to field calls and information when employees are unavailable.
VOiP Number
Offers users a unique number that can be dialed from anywhere.
Access (3)
Software Pairing
Allows users to download the tool as an add-on to subscriptions to specific services such as Outlook 365.
Browser Extension
Allows users to download the tool along as an extension to their browser of choice.
Individual Download
Requires users download the software on its own.
Text Messaging (8)
Bulk SMS
Enables users to send mass text message campaigns
Two-Way Text Messaging
Facilitates two-way text messaging to encourage consumer engagement and loyalty
Text Scheduler
Provides the ability to schedule single or bulk text messages to recipients on a specific date and time
Automatic Replies
Provides automatic text message replies to recipients
Automatic URL Shortening
Provides automatic URL shortening to use less characters via text
MMS Marketing
Sends out multimedia via text messages, such as coupons, pictures, and audio
Personalization
Offers features for personalizing text messages based on customer information or past behavior
Transactional SMS
Allows users to establish automated workflows and triggers to deliver transactional text messages
Functionality (3)
Ease Of Integration
Based on 107 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Empowers developers to intuitively integrate cloud communications functionality for their applications.
API Call Speed
Based on 103 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Grants high speed API calls for fast communications.
Communication Varieties
Based on 103 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Enables a wide variety of communication types such as SMS, voice, video, etc.
Support (2)
Documentation
Based on 105 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Provides clear, effective documentation for API integrations.
Professional Support
Based on 104 Twilio reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team.
Connects users with professional support teams to troubleshoot and finetune integrations.
SMS Platform (6)
Reporting
Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports
Automation
Automates tasks and features for added convenience
White Label
Offers a white labeling service for agencies or resellers to customize platform branding
Text-to-Landline
Text enables landline phones so users can receive text messages sent to an existing business number
Short Codes
Provides businesses with 5- to 6-digit short codes for running text marketing campaigns
API Integration
Facilitates the integration of text messaging into existing business applications through an SMS gateway API
API Features (5)
Live Chat
As reported in 12 Twilio reviews.
Allows developers to add a live chat to their application.
Screen Sharing
This feature was mentioned in 12 Twilio reviews.
Allows developers to allow app users to share their screens with one another.
Subtitles and Closed Captions
This feature was mentioned in 13 Twilio reviews.
Automatically subtitles and captions video on the platform or allows app users to add their own.
Custom Video Player
11 reviewers of Twilio have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows developers to create their own custom video players.
Live Simulcasting
Based on 11 Twilio reviews.
Allows users to simultaneously live stream on multiple platforms.
Security and Compliance (4)
Encryption
As reported in 11 Twilio reviews.
Encrypts content on the platform.
Watermarking
As reported in 11 Twilio reviews.
Allows users to add watermarks to their videos.
HIPAA Compliance
This feature was mentioned in 13 Twilio reviews.
Platform is compliant with HIPAA guidelines.
GDPR Compliance
11 reviewers of Twilio have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform is compliant with GDPR guidelines.
Basic Communication - Cloud PBX (6)
Call Management
Supports incoming calls, call forwarding, transferring and conferencing.
Communication Management
Can handle voicemail, instant messaging, screen sharing, video calls, text messages or other forms of communication for the business.
Scalability
Scales to add additional phone capacity in order to accommodate growth in an organization.
Integrations
Integrates with business tools such as CRMs, APIs, browsers, business music and more.
Mobile Accessibility
Able to connect with employee's mobile devices for further ease of access.
Accessibility
Accessible from any location with wifi connection via cloud infrastructure.
Advanced Features - Cloud PBX (4)
Security and Compliance
Ensures security of voice communications with encryption for calls.
Analytics and Reporting
Provides call analytics based on data such as call volumes, durations, and other metrics.
Support and Reliability
Provides virtual technical support for business communication services for improving phone performance.
Automated attendant
Offers an automated attendant to field calls when employees are unavailable.
WhatsApp Messaging - WhatsApp Marketing (6)
Transactional Messages
Allows users to establish automated workflows and triggers to deliver transactional WhatsApp messages and notifications
Bulk WhatsApp Messaging
Enables users to send mass WhatsApp marketing campaigns
Conversational Messaging
Facilitates two-way WhatsApp messaging to encourage subscriber engagement and loyalty
Personalization
Offers features for personalizing WhatsApp messages based on customer information or past behavior
Promotional Messages
Allow users to share promotions with subscribers via WhatsApp
Automated Replies
Provides automated WhatsApp message replies to recipients
WhatsApp Business Platform - WhatsApp Marketing (4)
Segmentation
Deliver tailored promotions to specific audience segments
API Integration
Facilitates the integration of WhatsApp messaging into existing business applications through WhatsApp Business API
WhatsApp Commerce
Allow customers to browse, discover, research, purchase, and complete payment in real-time
Analytics
Provides analytics on opt-ins, open and delivery rates, and click-throughs
Platform Basics - VoIP Providers (6)
PBX systems, VoIP Softphone
Contains PBX & VoIP softphone that can be used within the VoIP business system.
Call Management
Manages incoming calls with features such as call forwarding, transferring, and routing.
Network monitoring
Supports real-time network monitoring via dashboards and alerts to identify and resolve issues.
Integrations
Enables integrations with communication and CRM platforms.
Virtual PBX
Provides compatibility with both hosted and virtual PBX solutions.
SIP trunking services
Supports SIP trunking services for local and long-distance calls.
Agentic AI - SMS Marketing (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - VoIP Providers (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Messaging - RCS Business Messaging (8)
Personalization
Offers features for personalizing text messages based on customer information or past behavior.
Rich Media
Provide rich media such as videos, images, carousels, cards, branded templates, etc.
Interactive Messages
Offer interactive text, buttons or suggested replies for customers to enagage with.
Branded Templates
Provide customizable, reusable templates to ensure consistent branding across campaigns.
Automation
Enable automated RCS messaging based on triggers, workflows, or scheduling.
Conversational RCS
Provide two-way messaging, allowing customers to reply and engage in real-time conversations.
Transactional RCS
Supports transactional alerts such as reminders, confirmations, or notifications.
Promotional RCS
Provide promotional campaigns with direct website or app actions embedded in messages.
Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging (3)
Verified Sender
Provide a verified, branded sender profile.
Encryption
Provide encryption to protect message content, ensuring secure and compliant communication.
Authentification
Provide authentication mechanisms such as one-time passwords (OTP) or two-factor verification to authenticate users
Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging (3)
Read Receipts
Provide read receipts and delivery status indicators so businesses can confirm when messages are delivered and opened.
Analytics
Offer analytics on message delivery, open rates, or campaign performance.
SMS Fallback
Provide the ability to automatically send messages via SMS or MMS when RCS is not supported, ensuring reliable delivery across all devices and carriers.
AI - RCS Business Messaging (1)
AI
Provide AI features such as chatbots, smart replies, or sentiment analysis to enhance conversational RCS.





